Marjorie Scarbo Obituary

Marjorie Scarbo formerly of Tewksbury; 76 Spring Hill, FL Marjorie Scarbo, 76, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Hernando Care Center in Brooksville. She was born in England and lived in Tewksbury until 1989 when she relocated to Spring Hill. She retired from Market Basket supermarket as office manager for 16 years. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed knitting, watching tennis and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband, Frederic of Spring Hill, FL; a son, Dwayne of Sarasota, FL; a daughter, Debbie Allen and her husband Bruce of Derry, NH; two sisters, Barbara Nichols and Jean Boatman both of England; three grandchildren, Sara, Bruce "BJ" and Jeremy; and one great grandchild, Teagan. SCARBO Services will be held in Florida. Donations in Marjorie's name may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, 12260 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. Brewer and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 352-596-4991.

Published by Lowell Sun on Jul. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Marjorie Scarbo

13 Entries

Palm "Pam"

July 25, 2022

I think of you often as I have since I was 10! Just saw Debbie on Saturday and told her I had a dream about you - pool party - floating in the pool with a Kent and 7n7 in your hands!! Ahhh the memories- those were the good ole days for sure! Love n miss you

Michael Perrin

August 25, 2008

You know how we all feel, Marge was one of the kindest,warmhearted people one could ever meet.
We will always remember the great times and all the laughs we had together. We will never forget

Sue Wallace

August 18, 2008

Dear Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Please extend my condolences to your Dad and Dwayne.From the first day that I met your mother, way back when, I knew that she was the type of person who was enjoying life to the fullest, I am sure she is "living it up" in heaven, they probably don't know what hit them!All my love, Sue Wallace (Pam's sister)

Debbie Allen

August 9, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Debbie Allen

August 8, 2008

A Brief Synopsis of Marjorie Scarbo
Baby-sitting for a friend, meeting Fred, it was love at first sight for the both of them. They married, and spent a one month honeymoon in Spain in a hotel…on the eleventh floor….with NO ELEVATOR. They had two children a few years after this, Debbie & Dwayne, and were fortunate enough to have 50 ½ years of wedded bliss!!!!

They traveled the country due to Fred being in the Air Force, and met many new and dear friends along the way. They finally stopped all the moving and settled in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

Marge was employed as an Office Manager for DeMoulas/Market Basket and Fred was employed by Raytheon. Marge and Fred hosted the family reunions faithfully every year, which were lots of fun and kept the family together. They also enjoyed taking trips to England to visit with her sister Barbie and all of her nieces and nephews. She loved catching up with them over the years and would always share the memories with us.

Sara, her first grandchild, came in July of 1984. Unfortunately, Debbie was so excited that she told Marge when she was only about 2 weeks along, so needless to say, it was a very long pregnancy. Her second grandchild BJ, arrived in June of 1986 and they spent every weekend baby-sitting them. They became kids again themselves!!! Their third grandchild Jeremy came in September of 1992 and their great grandson Teagan in August of 2006, and they came back to New Hampshire for both births and she was able to talk to Teagan on the phone just recently.

Her son Dwayne, who had also put many years in with DeMoulas/Market Basket as a Deli-Manager, moved to Florida shortly after. She enjoyed going to his house for visits and they kept the Christmas traditions going every year. Marge wasn’t a big dog lover but she did really enjoy Dwayne’s dog Buffy and most of all Sterling.

She was also like a second mother to a few people, Pam, Tom, Bill and Dana and probably many others, and was treated and respected as such.

When they first moved to Spring Hill they joined a few bowling leagues and made lots of great friends. Marge then decided that she wanted something more to do with her spare time but felt as though she wouldn’t get hired due to her age. She was exactly what Irene, from Above-Par Hair Salon, was looking for. She was their part-time receptionist and loved every minute of it. She loved the whole bunch there and really loved Denise because she was a good friend and kept Margie’s hair beautiful and “E” kept Margie’s hands well groomed. “E” also did all of Margie’s alterations on her wardrobe…and we all know what that was like. It was coming close to Marge and Fred converting their master bedroom into another walk-in closet. Marge also enjoyed all of the clients and looked forward to seeing them every week. (She is probably now working for St. Peter as the receptionist at the “Pearly Gates”).

Marge would do and give anything to any one….even her bed!!! While in rehab, Marge had the thick and cozy blankets from the house because the rehabs were so thin. She had a roommate who had memory issues. Well, while Marge was out in the gazebo, her roommate, as we now refer to as “Goldilocks” thought Marge’s bed looked “just right” and tucked herself into Marge’s bed. When we came back to the room, the roommates bed was made so we thought they moved her. As we got further into the room….lo and behold…the roommate was as peaceful as a bug in a rug, in Marge’s bed. Marge was absolutely horrified….we on the other hand were absolutely hysterical!!!! Marge didn’t want to wake her so we went to the nurses station and Marge told them “my roommate is sleeping in my bed!” When they woke “Goldilocks”, she claimed the nurses put her there which we know wasn’t the case because all the nurses knew Marge’s blankets. The nurses then asked Marge if she wanted the sheets changed…like it was an option or something….and you all know what Marge’s response was to that.

For whatever reason, we will never know, but when Marge got sick, she began to have an addiction to “Peanut M & M’s”. Whenever we took her to the courtyard, the vending machine was right there…and she had to have them. One day, the vending machine was broken….she had a few “choice” words for the vending machine that day. She never got to finish them all which is why we think she would like you all to finish them off. One day while she was out on a day pass from the rehab, we packed her bag to go back, so we knew what we packed…..somehow she smuggled about 4 bags and hid them in her slippers. We found them when we unpacked her bag….she had them hidden everywhere!!

From April 23, 2008 through July 27, 2008, she went through more than one person would possibly go through in a lifetime. They treated her for one thing and that just turned into something else and this went on for 90 days. She was a trooper through it all. She showed no fear, just as if it was another new roller coaster and she was going to try it for the first time. Marge knew her family wasn’t ready to say good-bye so she kept fighting. We can’t tell you how much joy she got when Fred would come to visit and he had mail from well wishers. She wouldn’t let anyone open the cards, she wanted to open them herself and read them herself because it was more meaningful…but she would let Fred “open the bills and junk mail”.

After 3 surgeries, many, many medications, oxygen, breathing treatments, I.V.’s and 4 rounds of dialysis she told us “don’t let them touch my pinky finger, it’s the only place they haven’t stuck me”. She kept her sense of humor all the way. After her first surgery, she wanted all of us to sing “Elvira” but unfortunately her health deteriorated and she had just to much medically going on. She made the decision to stop dialysis and you could see that she was at peace with her decision.

She was moved to Hernando-Pasco Hospice where they told her that she was their “General” and they were her “Army”, and their job was to keep her comfortable at all times. Friday she was with us sharing memories, joking, and even had her hair done by Denise. She had told us that she wished she could just go to sleep and not be in any more pain…her wish was granted and she passed on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 6:05 a.m., with her son Dwayne by her side.

In closing, the family would like to thank you all for your support through all of this. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Here are a few words that may trigger fond memories of Marge for you when you hear or do them…

Fred, Dwayne, Debbie, Bruce, Sara, BJ, Jeremy & Teagan

Bowling, knitting, tennis, hand & foot, cribbage, Dr. Mario….
And “Peanut M & M’s
Daytrips, luncheons, banquets, birthday parties, vacations with her sisters Barbie & Jean, Christmas, crosswords….
And “Peanut M & M’s”
1st Monday of the month heavy gambling at K of C, floating on pool, shopping at Ross, instant coffee, jello shooters, karaoke, floral arrangements….
And “Peanut M & M’s”
Jigsaw puzzles, flea markets, turkey stuffing, chicken fricassee, 7 & 7’s, brownies, pole dancing, vacations, pictures, and don’t forget….
“Peanut M & M’s”

Tim Watson

August 4, 2008

Hello Marjorie,
This is Tim Watson, (Fred's Co worker & Kathie's son). I know your reading this in heaven @ the right hand of the lord. So I would just like to say that you will be deeply missed. Also my buddy Fred loves you very much! I'll see you when I get there.
Love, Tim

Lucien and Herman Tang/Bosch

July 31, 2008

Dear Fred, Debbie, Wayne and family,

We're so sorry for your loss. Know we think of you and wish you a lot of strenght. Hold on to good memories.

Herman and Lucien. The boys from Holland.

Heather (O'Brien) Asang-Pam's Neice

July 31, 2008

Dwayne, Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you at this time. So sorry for the loss of your Mom..she meant a lot to Aunt Pam and all of us. Love,

Heather (O'Brien) Asang (Pam's Neice)

July 31, 2008

Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. I was just saying to Aunt Pam what a big part you and your family played in our lives. We will never forget Marge. Actually we talk about all of you quite a bit. Please know that we are with you in spirit at this difficult time. I know your Mom is at peace now and I hope that gives you some peace. Please give my best to your Dad. Much Love.

Kippy Gannon

July 30, 2008

Dear Debbie & Family, we are so sorry for your loss. She is at peace now and at rest from pain.
Kippy & Jack Gannon
(Pam's sister)

Stephen Runyan

July 30, 2008

I was sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in your time of grief. Know that the Lord is showing her love & comfort that she could never know here on earth.

Gerri Goldrick

July 30, 2008

Dwayne and Family
We were so sad to hear about your
Mom. (Miss Marge to me-)
May your memories give you strength
to get you through these next days.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
We may be states away but we think
of you often.
Love
The Goldrick Family

Susan Olendzenski

July 30, 2008

Debbie and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort that she is no longer in pain and is at peace.

Susan (Holland Pam's Niece)

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